Clinical evaluations will be performed at each follow-up visit: 2 weeks, 4 weeks, 6 weeks and 8 weeks. Level of improvement will be quantified using the Global Aesthetic Improvement Scale. [ Time Frame: 8 weeks ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]

Secondary measures at each visit will also include level of subject satisfaction with the program and subject's assessment of any improvement in their overall appearance (based on the scale above). [ Time Frame: 8 weeks ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]

Original Secondary Outcome Measures ICMJE

Same as current

Current Other Outcome Measures ICMJE

Not Provided

Original Other Outcome Measures ICMJE

Not Provided

Descriptive Information

Brief Title ICMJE

Facial Yoga Toning Program - A Pilot Study

Official Title ICMJE

Facial Yoga Toning Program - A Pilot Study

Brief Summary

The primary objective of this study is to determine the efficacy of a facial yoga exercise program on appearance and to measure patient satisfaction with facial yoga practice.

Detailed Description

This is a single center prospective longitudinal pilot study of 27 subjects. The study will include 20 study subjects and 7 controls. Participants in this study will be healthy subjects 18 years and older with mild to moderate facial atrophy without a history of surgical or non-surgical treatment to the area. The study subjects will perform facial yoga and apply sunscreen (Neutrogena Helioplex SPF 55) daily. The controls will apply sunscreen alone daily for 8 weeks.

Study Type ICMJE

Interventional

Study Phase

Phase 1

Study Design ICMJE

Allocation: Non-RandomizedIntervention Model: Single Group AssignmentMasking: Open LabelPrimary Purpose: Treatment

Condition ICMJE

Facial Atrophy Related to Age

Intervention ICMJE

Procedure: Facial Yoga Toning Program

Patients will be instructed on 18 exercises which are intended to strengthen and tone the muscles of facial expression. DVD is provided.

Study Arm (s)

Not Provided

Publications *

Not Provided

* Includes publications given by the data provider as well as publications
identified by ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier (NCT Number) in Medline.

Recruitment Information

Recruitment Status ICMJE

Terminated

Enrollment ICMJE

0

Completion Date

September 2009

Primary Completion Date

August 2009 (final data collection date for primary outcome measure)

Eligibility Criteria ICMJE

Inclusion Criteria:

over age 18 years

Exclusion Criteria:

pregnancy

Gender

Both

Ages

18 Years and older (Adult, Senior)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Contacts ICMJE

Contact information is only displayed when the study is recruiting subjects